Citroen Basalt vs MG Astor

CarWale brings you comparison of Citroen Basalt and MG Astor. The Citroen Basalt price is Rs. 9.99 Lakh and MG Astor price is Rs. 9.79 Lakh. The Citroen Basalt is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and MG Astor is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Basalt provides the mileage of 18 kmpl.

Basalt Plus 1.2 Petrol MT vs Astor Sprint Petrol 1.5L Manual Ivory Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Basalt	Astor
Price	Rs. 9.99 Lakh	Rs. 9.79 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1498 cc
Power	80 bhp	108 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Citroen Basalt

Plus 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 9.99 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

MG Astor

Sprint Petrol 1.5L Manual Ivory

Rs. 9.79 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Citroen Basalt

Plus 1.2 Petrol MT

MG Astor

Sprint Petrol 1.5L Manual Ivory

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		VTi-TECH 1.5
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm	108 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	144 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 9.95 seconds (claimed)
Mileage	ARAI: 18 kmpl	User Reported: 16 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	810
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam
Advanced Suspension Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel	Steel
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.6
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	215 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	215 / 55 R17
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
ADAS
NCAP Rating	4 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts		Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Automatic Park Lock
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Brake Override System
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Collapsible Steering Column
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System		Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock & Emergency Fuel Cutoff
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate		Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Video Recording
Charging Ports	1 x 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Chrome Door Handles Finish
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch down	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.25" Touch-screen Display	10.1" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	4 Speakers	4 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black and Grey)	Dual Tone (Iconic Ivory / Black)
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Live Location Sharing
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	TFT Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Brochure

Colours

	Polar White	Aurora Silver
	Steel Grey	Candy White
	Platinum Grey

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

8 Ratings

4.6/5

32 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.3Performance
	4.2Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	5.0Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

No Nonsense Car with superb driving,Budget friendly

I am a new driver, I got it in Ranchi, It was a new showroom opened, and they gave it in a week. I have driven 2800 km and haven't faced any challenges till now. Paint quality is a concern to me. Accessories are less in the outside market. Mileage I got nearly 16 on the highway. I use it mostly for long routes. Apart from this, I will say, that if you are looking for a new car then you can go for it, If you are budget is tight. The engine is superb, I love to drive. In low gear, it'll struggle. Breaks are good but still need a little more refinement.

Detailed review after a year.

Great buying experience in Delhi. The car is driver-friendly with plenty of features even in the base model. Best fuel efficiency (15-16 km/l) achieved by driving at 80-90 km/h with 2000-2400 RPM. Value for money, but service centers in tier-3 cities need improvement. Driven 8000 km, detailed review after a year.

Used Cars in India

4 Used Basalt

Rs. 8.5 Lakhonwards

304 Used Astor

Rs. 5.89 Lakhonwards

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Basalt comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4352 mm * 1765 mm * 1593 mm	4323 mm * 1809 mm * 1650 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2585
Kerb Weight (kg)		1303

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	470 L	488 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	48

Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Black	Silver
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust	Chrome Finish	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Headlights	Halogen	LED
Cornering Headlights		Passive
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights		Halogen - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front	Front Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote Central Locking with Boot Opener
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Second Row Only	Cupholders in Second Row Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage